Scald review:
- Thread starter Nate The Great
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J.
Old Fart
I enjoyed that one. You should send Pete your review so he can post it on their site. ANd you were quite correct when you said that most people in ths forum would enjoy Headworm. No doubt PJ, NAD, BWD, BloodstainedWalls, and possibly 'Gugs would like it. JayK and Demonspell might like it simply for the acoustic, proggy, avant moments.
I really hope Scald gets signed. That way, a label can re-release their hard-to-find demos, and give Headworm a proper release. Of course, having the association with the word "grind" never helps, as fckle metal listeners immediately think of "noise with a guy grunting the whole time."
No shit, man. Such good stuff comes from here, but everyone ignores it because they think all bands sound either folky or pagan like Cruachan or Waylander or Primordial.
Ain't this the fucking truth. If metal labels would actually concentrate on releasing quality music instead of following a trend in hopes of landing the next-big-thing, the metal scene would thrive. Scald would fit snuggly on Earache, Metal Blade, Relapse, Willowtip, etc.
Agreed. I like these vocals a lot, but sometimes it can simply sound like dude is screaming for no reason, when he is actually spouting lyrics.
I really hope Scald gets signed. That way, a label can re-release their hard-to-find demos, and give Headworm a proper release. Of course, having the association with the word "grind" never helps, as fckle metal listeners immediately think of "noise with a guy grunting the whole time."
I always send a link of my review to the band immediately after the review. Plus I am going to do an interview with Scald as well. The band is working hard to get noticed, so they should answer my emailed questions much faster than most bands do.
I only called Scald "grind" because no other genre is as experimental. I really think the new Akercocke has a lot in common with 'Headworm'. They don't necessarily sound alike, but musically they cover a lot of terrirtory without sounding like a big mess of musical sytles.
I only called Scald "grind" because no other genre is as experimental. I really think the new Akercocke has a lot in common with 'Headworm'. They don't necessarily sound alike, but musically they cover a lot of terrirtory without sounding like a big mess of musical sytles.
J.
Old Fart
The band themselves call their music avart garde prog-grind or something like that. But when most non-death metal listeners hear "grind", it's immediately ignored.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
After that write up, I would def be willing to give it a try if a CD-R came my way.J. said:
Nothing wrong with Cruachan or Primordial (although I've never heard Waylander I don't think)
, although I know what you mean after hearing that In Unison compilation. I'll dig that out later today - there were some brilliant tracks on that release.
JayKeeley: email Scald and they will probably send you the full album (not CDR) for you to review. They are working at getting noticed. I can't promise anything, though.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
Good idea, although I'd probably get BWD to do the review since he's got the smallest 'backlog'. *cough*
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
NAD
What A Horrible Night To Have A Curse
Demonspell
cheating the polygraph
I just love being stereotyped as analyzing everything I hear for prog credentials. It's too close to the truth for me to be offended, and I will definitely give Scald a listen.
Black Winter Day
Member
i officially want this album like i want to date that one girl i know i'm going to go drink some more time to get platered i win
J.
Old Fart
Nothnig wrong wth Cruachan at all and definitely nothing wrong with Primordial. But those, along with Waylander are Ireland's most recognizable bands, so a lot of people think all bands sounds pagan-ish or use flutes and tin whistles. Ireland is very fertile with grind (Abaddon Incarnate, Scald), doom (Mourning Beloveth, Arcane Sun), -core (Stand Up Guy), and just some weird good stuff (Hexxed).JayKeeley said:Nothing wrong with Cruachan or Primordial (although I've never heard Waylander I don't think)
Not too familiar with much Irish black metal,
, but I think a band called Carnun was quite the shit before they broke up.I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of bands.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
I've actually always thought about running a feature on the Irish scene with you helping us out J.
J.
Old Fart
J.
Old Fart
Nate - Pete from Scald started a thread at www.metalireland.com listing all the reviews the CD has gotten. Your's was first: http://pub51.ezboard.com/fnimetalforumboardfrm1.showMessage?topicID=15186.topic
I listened to Headworm yesterday. T'was quite the treat.
I listened to Headworm yesterday. T'was quite the treat.
J.
Old Fart
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=307&item=4004855729&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
damn, if I woulda known that was up for auction, I woulda bought it for $.08, even though I already have it. hehe, only 3 people looked at it. damn what a shame...
damn, if I woulda known that was up for auction, I woulda bought it for $.08, even though I already have it. hehe, only 3 people looked at it. damn what a shame...
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
OK so Pete Dempsey sent me a copy of Headworm and I just got it today.
I love this from their press release info:
"File Under: Just Make a New File".
For a self-release, this looks great. Nice slip case and the artwork is cool too.
From the people who've heard it (J., Nate, anyone else?), who at RC do you think will appreciate it the most for writing a review? I have a feeling this should go to the NADster...
I love this from their press release info:
"File Under: Just Make a New File".
For a self-release, this looks great. Nice slip case and the artwork is cool too.
From the people who've heard it (J., Nate, anyone else?), who at RC do you think will appreciate it the most for writing a review? I have a feeling this should go to the NADster...
J.
Old Fart
NAD or BWD. Either one will love it. So send it to whoever has a smaller pile of unlistened-to music.
JayK, give it a spin for yourself. Who knows, you may dig it.
JayK, give it a spin for yourself. Who knows, you may dig it.
